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WP05 WPO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 WPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front crossmember showing corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front crossmember showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Complete exhaust system corroded and very weak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler and breather pipe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,315 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded and very weak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler and breather pipes becoming corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear trailing arm front bushes - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,243 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Complete exhaust system corroded and very weak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler and breather pipes becoming corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear trailing arm front bushes - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 97,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,995 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,993 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,631 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,383 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,671 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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WP05 WPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP05 WPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP05 WPO registered?

WP05 WPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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